Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Health Care Compliance

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Umkirch, Germany

Job Description:

The position is posted internally 29.6-13.7 and 12.10-23.10. 2026

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Health Care Compliance (HCC) EMEA Regional Lead and Health Care Compliance Officer (HCCO) for Germany, located in Umkirch or in Hamburg, Germany. 

The Director, HCC EMEA Regional Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the Healthcare Compliance strategy and effective execution of the Compliance Program across Central & Eastern Europe, Mid-sized and Trade markets, Russia and other key EMEA markets for DePuy Synthes.

Being EMEA Regional Lead the position owner also serves as the Compliance Officer for Germany, providing end‑to‑end strategic and operational compliance leadership. 

This role partners closely with regional and country commercial, medical, and functional leaders to enable ethical business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. This is a highly visible leadership role with broad regional impact, offering the opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a complex and diverse regulatory environment while supporting innovation and patient access across Orthopedics. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and execute the EMEA Healthcare Compliance strategy in alignment with DePuy Synthes global compliance objectives. 

• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders on complex business initiatives, commercialization strategies, medical affairs activities, and emerging business models in a manner that enables compliant execution. 

• Oversee compliance programs related to commercial, medical, and customer engagement activities across EMEA markets. 

• Partner with Legal, Medical Affairs, Quality, Finance, and other functions to identify, assess, and manage regional compliance risks. 

• Guide investigation and audit issue management and remediation activities in collaboration with Legal and Ethics & Compliance teams. 

• Ensure effective monitoring, auditing, and reporting processes to support continuous improvement and risk reduction. 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HCC professionals across the region, fostering a strong culture of integrity and accountability. 

• Support business transformation initiatives and new market models by embedding compliance into strategic planning and execution. 

Requirements:

Education 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in law, business, healthcare, life sciences, or a related field. 

• Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s degree, or Juris Doctor). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in healthcare compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk management roles within life sciences or MedTech. 

• Demonstrated experience leading healthcare compliance programs across multiple countries or regions. 

• Strong knowledge of EMEA healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes (e.g., EFPIA, MedTech Europe). 

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive compliant decision‑making in complex, matrixed organizations. 

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing regional teams. 

• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Preferred: 

• Experience supporting Orthopedics or MedTech commercial organizations. 

• Prior regional or global compliance leadership experience. 

• Experience working in Switzerland, Germany, or broader EMEA markets. 

• Background supporting business transformation, divestitures, or organizational change. 

• Professional compliance or legal certification (e.g., CHC). 

Other 

• Language: Fluency in English required; German and/or additional European languages preferred. 

• Travel: Up to 25–30% international travel within EMEA. 

• Certifications: Compliance or legal certifications preferred. 

• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required, where applicable. 

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 

 

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Audit Management, Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Governance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€106,100.00 - €182,390.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.